Mate in 3: knight to f6 (e4·2)
c9-24973Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
29. Nxf6+ Qxf6 30. Rxe8+ Kf7 31. Qf8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxf6, then Rxe8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #445.
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